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Cordless Kitchen Drill Mixer

Sometimes we find it tough to mix stuff in a small jar by hand. Like old-fashioned oily peanut butter, for instance. It’s not uncommon for us to reach for a power tool to solve a problem, so out to the garage we went. As it turns out, the handle of a mixing spoon fits perfectly in the chuck of our cordless drill!

Propane Torch

Torches are used all the time to finish crème brûlée but you can also use a torch to cook plenty of other things. Over at Instructables, one ambitious culinary innovator used a torch to cook a steak dinner complete with asparagus. It might be like plan D if mayhem ensues as you try to cook your holiday meal.

Reciprocating Saw to Cut Meat

Maybe you thought your electric knife got sharpened prior to seating everyone for dinner but it’s duller than a dad joke. Rescue the captive audience with a reciprocating saw to slice the meat, just make sure it’s sanitized before you use it.